Robert Gregory Housler Jr. (born March 17, 1988) is a former

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. He played college football at Florida Atlantic and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He has also played for the

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, Chicago Bears and New England Patriots.

Early years

He was born on March 17, 1988 in

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. He went to high school at Judson HS, and then went to college at Florida Atlantic.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Housler was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round (69th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. In four seasons with the Cardinals, he totaled 105 receptions for 1,133 yards and one touchdown.

Cleveland Browns

On April 9, 2015, Housler signed a one-year deal with the

. He was placed on injured reserve on November 4, 2015 with a hamstring injury, and was waived on November 17.

Chicago Bears

Housler was signed by the Chicago Bears on December 8, 2015. On March 14, 2016, he was re-signed by the Bears. He was released by the Bears on September 3, 2016.

New England Patriots

On January 19, 2017, Housler signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots. He was released by the Patriots on May 17, 2017.

Statistics

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References

External links

Cleveland Browns bio

Arizona Cardinals bio

1988 births Living people Players of American football from El Paso, Texas Judson High School alumni American football tight ends Florida Atlantic Owls football players Arizona Cardinals players Cleveland Browns players Chicago Bears players New England Patriots players {{tightend-1980s-stub